Cognitive Effects of Multimedia Learning - Hardcover

Zheng, Robert Z.

 
9781605661582: Cognitive Effects of Multimedia Learning
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1605661589 ISBN 13: 9781605661582
Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2008

Synopsis

Now established as an effective tool in the instructional process, multimedia has penetrated educational systems at almost every level of study. In their quest to maximize educational outcomes and identify best practices, multimedia researchers are now expanding their examinations to extend towards the cognitive functionality of multimedia. Cognitive Effects of Multimedia Learning identifies the role and function of multimedia in learning through a collection of research studies focusing on cognitive functionality. An advanced collection of critical theories and practices, this much needed contribution to the research is an essential holding for academic libraries, and will benefit researchers, practitioners and students in basic and applied fields ranging from education to cognitive sciences.

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About the Author

Robert Z. Zheng (EdD, Baylor University, 1998) is an assistant professor and program director in the Department of Educational Psychology, University of Utah, USA. His research agenda include online learning and pedagogy, multimedia and cognition, and educational technology and assessment. He has authored and co-authored several book chapters and published papers in peer-reviewed journals on topics of cognitive load, multimedia, Web-based instruction, and problem solving in multimedia learning.

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Publisher
Information Science Reference
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1605661589
ISBN 13 
9781605661582
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
417